CHANGE ACCORDING TO THE THERAVADA BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

In Buddhist philosophy, change is a characteristic that is consistent with all things. Everything is changing all the time. It is not perfect in itself. It is caused by various components coming together, having relationships, relying on each other as causes and factors for each other. It exists in the form of a stream of birth and death that continues without ceasing. This transformation is a phenomenon that has nothing to do with any creator or god. It is natural. However, it does not happen by chance but depends on causes and conditions. It has order, rules, and a definite direction. This kind of change is a philosophical perspective. When it is related to humans in terms of practice, it is considered ethics. This change creates two ethical values: 1. When faced with change, humans can accept it because they are aware of the laws of nature. Their minds are free and not influenced or pressured by the outside or inside. This is a spiritual value. 2. It creates mindfulness. We hurry to do the things that should be done to the best of our ability with a free mind because we know that the change is in accordance with causes and conditions. This is a value in doing various activities. Therefore, the book that is being reviewed this time is called “Changes According to the Theravada Buddhist Philosophy” of Phra Sri Sasanabandit (Suthat Tissaravadi/Learner) will be a guideline that will help Buddhists and those interested, regardless of race or religion, to understand this book and provide educational benefits, as a source of information on Buddhism and philosophy for those who are interested, continuing Buddhism so that it will exist in the world forever.